Argentina · HISTORICAL TOURS
The 15 best historical tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend about five hours tracing Serra Gaúcha’s Italian roots through Epopeia Italiana’s audio-visual show, Garibaldi Winery, Devorata truffles, and the Maria Fumaça wine train. A guide handles transport and admissions for a small group of up to 10 people.
“They really made an effort for me because I dont speak Portugese. And everything was arranged really well.”
Walk through Recoleta, Retiro, and Microcentro with Max, a University of Buenos Aires history teacher. Over about 2.5 hours, connect Nazi fugitives, Perón-era politics, the Jewish community, Eichmann’s capture, and Argentina’s difficult wartime legacy.
“This is one of the most interesting and thought-provoking tours we took in Buenos Aires. Max is a wonderful story-teller and teacher, explaining controversial issues about Nazis in Argentina in a balanced way. It is essential to keep this history alive in the hopes that we can learn from it. Highly recommended.”
Walk 1 kilometer from Bariloche’s Civic Center into the German neighborhood with guide Diego, tracing three waves of immigration. Visit the German School, Andean Club, Belgrano Square, and Erich Priebke’s former home while sorting documented history from Patagonia’s more dramatic myths.
“An informative, history-laden walk through Bariloche's German influences, over several waves of immigrants. The tour was filled with historical facts, juxtaposed with dusty photographs showing Bariloche then and now, a dash of anecdotal heresay, all sprinkled through a walking tour that meandered through the city's German district. Fascinating, and absolutely worth your time and money.”
Spend 210 minutes walking San Telmo with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, beginning at El Federal Bar and ending near Av. San Juan. Taste street food, drinks, market dishes, regional specialties, and dessert while guides such as Dennis, Kiki, Lu, and Maya connect Argentine food with local history.
“It was an incredible experience. Kiki was a phenomenal guide—very knowledgeable and engaging with the group! I will 100% recommend this to friends.”
Walk La Boca with a Spanish, English, or Portuguese-speaking guide, visiting La Bombonera, Conventillo El Rincon de Lucia, and the Benito Quinquela Martín Museum. Guides such as Facundo, Laura, Dani, and Frani bring the neighborhood’s art, immigration, tango, and football stories to life.
“Great tour, interesting colorful neighborhood, knowledgeable guide Dani, we learned a lot about the history of Buenos Aires”
Join Esteban Nigro, and possibly fellow English-speaking guides from his team, for a 150-minute walk through Recoleta Cemetery. Hear stories of Argentina’s powerful families, inspect European-style mausoleums, and visit Evita Perón’s tomb in a group capped at 15 people.
“Esteban did such a great job! We learned so much about the cemetary and much beyond. Perfect English, very responsive on whattsapp, essy to find meeting point. Entertainig, professional, friendly - very much recommended. Thank you Esteban!”
Meet Miguel near the flagpole at Plaza de Mayo for a Spanish-language walk through Buenos Aires history. See Casa Rosada, the Cathedral, Cabildo, Manzana de las Luces, the Bicentennial Museum, and more, with plenty of stories, photo stops, and city views.
“Perfect. Miguel has a lot of knowledge, I strongly recommend him!”
Visit El Calafate’s Historical Interpretation Center during opening hours and follow Patagonia’s story from ancient dinosaurs to human settlement. Expect bones, fossils, videos, graphics, and multilingual options in a compact museum that usually takes about two hours. Admission is included.
“It is about 7 blocks from Libertador Avenue and is a space, albeit small, full of history. I recommend reading more than the use of hearing aids.Auto-translated”
Join Miguel for a 150-minute Spanish-language walk through San Telmo, Buenos Aires. You’ll see Mafalda, tango landmarks, historic bars, the Eiffel-built market, Dorrego Plaza, Lezama Park, the Russian Orthodox Church, and finish at Nápoles.
“Miguel was an excellent informative and knowledgeable guide and I enjoyed the tour. recommend for anyone who wants to know Bhenos Aires more intimately”
Start at Café Tortoni with a private English, Portuguese, or Samoan-speaking guide, then walk to Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, the Cabildo, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Guides such as Juan Manuel Sanchez and Juan Miguel focus on clear explanations of Argentine history. Entry fees are included.
“Juan Miguel was professional, knowledgeable tour guide who helped us really understand basic aspects of Argentine history while we toured the great institutional buildings and squares in central Buenos Aires. Highly recommend him.”
Walk through Bariloche with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, including Diego on many recent departures. Visit the Museum of Patagonia, admire the cathedral’s stained glass, and finish beside Nahuel Huapi Lake with views toward glacial valleys. Museum entry costs an optional $2 contribution.
“A very informative tour by Diego, a knowledgeable guide.”
Explore Buenos Aires by private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. You can see Floralis Generica, Recoleta, Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, and possibly San Telmo and Palermo. Guides such as Laura Dafne, Flor, Averine, and Flo tailor the visit to your interests.
“Averine provided an informative and entertaining tour of the city. She gave the necessary information without overloading first time visitors. She tailored the tour to our needs and interests and finished with a very nice meal.”
Walk through Buenos Aires’ historic center with a Spanish-speaking guide, starting at Plaza de Mayo and following Avenida de Mayo toward Congress. You’ll see grand civic buildings, learn about Argentine history, and enter the Cathedral and Chapter. Confirm the ending point before booking.
Meet your bilingual guide at 831 Defensa Street for a five-hour visit to San Telmo’s antique stalls and Mataderos’ gaucho fair. Shop for leather, silver, ponchos, and crafts, then try empanadas and locro. Choose both fairs or Mataderos alone. Silvia has guided this route.
Travel from Córdoba with an English or Spanish-speaking guide to Terra Camiare, a modern boutique winery producing Malbec, Chardonnay, Cabernet blends, Isabella, and Frambua. Taste local wines, eat lunch at your own cost, and visit Jesús María’s UNESCO-listed Jesuit estancia.
“Our guide Laura was fantastic!! She really knows the area and history. The small winery tour was beyond our expectations as was the wine tasting. We had lunch at an Argentinian steakhouse that also was very very good. The Jesuit tour was in the same town that was hosing the rodeo so walking with the locals during the festivities was an added bonus.”
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